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1 Unit 20: Business for Engineering LO2: Understand strategies and techniques used to improve engineering businesses Using project monitoring tools GANTT Charts Instructions and answers for teachers These instructions should accompany the OCR resource Using project monitoring tools GANTT Charts activity which supports Cambridge Technicals in Engineering Level 3. The Activity: Teachers could introduce learners to the importance of monitoring projects and activities and the basic principles of GANTT charts. Suggested timings: 2 hours This activity offers an opportunity for English skills development. This activity offers an opportunity for maths skills development.

2 Activity 1 Teachers could introduce learners to the importance of monitoring projects and activities and the basic principles of GANTT charts. The Mind Tools resources at: can help prepare this discussion. This task could be used on its own or as an introduction for learners to use GANTT charts in a project of their own. This example uses a free, online GANTT chart tool called Tom s Planner, available at: Teachers may prefer to create a GANTT chart using other packages. Learners are given a specific project scenario which they then create a GANTT chart to represent the project using the online tool or a programme of the tutor s choice. This task could be completed as part of self-directed study time. A completed GANTT Chart is included below; results will vary depending on assumptions made. The illustration suggests the minimum time required for the development of the project is 48 working days. The purpose of the exercise is to promote discussion on approaches and assumptions rather than generating highly accurate results. Project Scenario OCR Tooling is a manufacturer of a range of tools and equipment working Monday to Friday. Research has identified that there is a market for a specialist screw wrench. To manufacture the screw wrench, OCR Tooling will need to source and install new equipment in the factory and will require three extra staff to operate the equipment. Your task is to plan out the different stages of the project and use a GANTT chart to produce a project plan. Approval to proceed will be required at various points.

3 You have been provided with the list of 18 activities and how long each activity should take. You can assume that the timings are accurate for the purpose of the task. Task Develop proposal Present proposal for approval Selection of staff to operate Training of staff Trial production run Develop marketing materials Sign off marketing materials Marketing campaign Analysis of trial production Project Approval Selection of equipment Installation and commissioning of equipment Approval to proceed to limited production Limited production for sales Collection of initial customer feedback Evaluation of initial customer feedback Scale up production Approval of scale up based on initial customer feedback Length 3 weeks Order the activities and transfer them to the following table and complete the last column. Once the table is complete, use the information to create the GANTT chart. Assuming the timings are correct, what is your estimate of the shortest length of time it will take before OCR Tooling is in full production of the screw wrench? The table below suggests the order of the tasks.

5 GANTT Chart Activity Completed example for tutor An example of a completed GANTT chart is included in the learner activity sheet. We d like to know your view on the resources we produce. By clicking on Like or Dislike you can help us to ensure that our resources work for you. When the template pops up please add additional comments if you wish and then just click Send. Thank you. If you do not currently offer this OCR qualification but would like to do so, please complete the Expression of Interest Form which can be found here: OCR Resources: the small print OCR s resources are provided to support the teaching of OCR specifications, but in no way constitute an endorsed teaching method that is required by the Board, and the decision to use them lies with the individual teacher. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the content, OCR cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions within these resources. OCR This resource may be freely copied and distributed, as long as the OCR logo and this message remain intact and OCR is acknowledged as the originator of this work. OCR acknowledges the use of the following content: English and Maths icon, Air0ne/Shutterstock.com; Old screw wrench, SeDmi/shutterstock.com; Shutterstock, nasirkhan. Please get in touch if you want to discuss the accessibility of resources we offer to support delivery of our qualifications:

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